first of all, I state once again that I have never tried IBM's Portal server myself. If Thomas Schaeck didn't say it is better in scaliability, then it is not.
My ground to believe it is better in scalability is that, to an extent, it seems the IBM Portal Server is integrated with Websphere Application Server, that we can reasonably draw a conclusion that it is more scaliable. Besides, it is hard to imagine IBM would produce a commercial software that works in presentation layer but does not support load balancing / web farm by some means. the following is quote from the IBM guy: >Regarding the strengths of WPS - WPS 1.2 that is available since this >summer has the new Portlet API (that we also contribute to JetSpeed), >performance and scalability-optimized multi-device page aggregation, >... ... so, it's not my job to explain any more. :-) regards, mingfai -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2001 12:44 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: IBM Portal Server Could you expand on your statement "better scaliability" I am not sure I see why the scalability would be different. -----Original Message----- From: Ming Fai [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, October 15, 2001 9:03 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: IBM Portal Server It all depends on your requirement. I see the issue in this way: Jetspeed provide certain functionalities, IBM portal server provides additional features. (and cost a lot more, certainly) The question is whether the additional features provide sufficient Ruturn On Investment (ROI). If the additional features are in your requirement, then it may meet the ROI and you should go with IBM. Otherwise, if you think the additional features do not outweigh the cost. (i.e. it doesn't meet the ROI) Then you give reasons for why the additional features are not useful, why and how Jetspeed provide sufficient features, or why IBM provides good extra features but is too expensive etc. In fact, you've presumed it is better for your manager to pick Jetspeed instead of IBM. I personally love Jetspeed more than IBM's portal server. But in business scenario, I would consider more, I believe IBM's product provides shorter deployment time, better scaliability, easiler administration, better integration w/ IBM's products etc. If these are your requirement, then it may be better for you to turn to support your boss. Otherwise, just give him the reasons and help him to safe $! pls take a look at Thomas Schaeck's message about IBM's features or call an IBM sales to explain to you. regards, mingfai -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2001 2:19 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: IBM Portal Server My manager is trying to push IBM's Portal Server which uses Jetspeed and Turbine. What argument can I make with him not to go with this product and to use Jetspeed alone? R --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
